A glamping site with a restaurant, a winning combination

The combination of a campsite and restaurant has proven to be a very lucrative one. Campsite owners can offer lunch, a breakfast service, drinks, snacks and dinner for guests who can’t be bothered to cook. Moreover, it’s convenient for holidaymakers and provides extra revenue for the owners. Here are some ideas if you’re thinking about adding a restaurant to your glamping site.

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Great experience

Consumers are searching for meaningful holiday experiences that they will remember for years to come. Part of that experience includes great food and wine. Across Europe and the US, consumers are eating out more than ever – and are also willing to pay more for it. If you provide luxurious camping then consider offering guests the full package – a range of great food onsite. You can even use glamping tents as a restaurant space to complete the experience. Feel free to contact us for the possibilities.

Personal approach

Consumers around the globe want the companies that they interact with, to provide a personal touch and that is particularly true of the travel industry. Make the most of opportunities to talk to your guests, find out a little about them, their likes and dislikes, recommend a dish or a drink that you think they may like and maybe offer them a discount in the restaurant or a welcome drink on the house.

Providing quality

People are more interested in food than ever before and want great quality. Millennials are spending more money on food and going out to eat than any other generation. They want to try new things and experience food from different countries and regions; they value local foods and they enjoy eating communally. So, be aware to not just offer some heated-up frozen pizzas, but be as adventurous as your guests!

Family-friendly restaurant

If you are targeting families, you have to be aware of all their needs. Make sure you offer special children’s menus or maybe think about providing picnics if your guests are going off for the day. Can you provide a soft play area or playground near your restaurant, so that parents can keep an eye on their kids while they dine? Or could you provide a children’s entertainer? Happy kids, happy parents!

French-style Table d’Hôte experience

A Table d’Hôte is typically French and is organised by the owner of a Bed & Breakfast or glamping site. It provides a three-course dinner from a limited menu and is usually created with local produce. You don’t need a restaurant on-site because you can use your own kitchen to cook for your guests at a set time. Guests no longer need to think about cooking their own dinner and you keep them on your site. Furthermore, it’s a way for everyone to get together for a sociable evening.

Sustainable menu options

Sustainability is a growing trend and is something that consumers actively seek out. Use well-chosen seasonal produce from local suppliers, promote local cheese and wine, and bread from local bakers and if there is a great cook available nearby, why not offer a cookery course on regional specialities? And don’t forget to put vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu, to attract a group of guests as wide as possible.

Do you want to set up a glamping site with restaurant or would you like to receive more information? Contact us!